Week of 10/7/13

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October 03, 2013

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ToledoET/Oregon Kiwanis Fundraiser to benefit ELIMINATE Project (Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus) MNT, Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m., BW3, Navarre Ave. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of food purchases to the ELIMINATE Project, which kills 60,000 newborns and women each year. Coupons are required and can be obtained at door or through John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

VFW 4906 Family Fun Night, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.-midnight, 2161 Consaul St. Featuring music by High Mileage. Public welcome.

Crafters Needed for a craft show Oct. 19 at Point Place VFW. Cost is $15 or $25 for two tables. Info: 419-849-3631.

Euchre Playing resumes at the Christ Dunberger American Legion Post, 4925 Pickle Rd. Oct. 7. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m.

Fall Craft Show sponsored by the St. Michael Catholic Church Altar Society Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic School, 510 W. Front St. Eight-foot tables with two chairs available for rent for $25. Info: Sandy at 734-241-7896.

Crafters Needed for a craft show Nov. 16 at VFW 2510, Second and Platt streets. Tables are $10 for a 6-foot table and $15 for a 9-foot table. Call 419-508-7308.

Block Watch 410-M East Toledo-Raymer area meets every 2nd Thurs. 6-7p.m. at Memorial United Church of Christ, 1301 Starr Ave. Boundaries are East Broadway, Starr Avenue, Belt and Navarre. Any surrounding neighbors and business owners are also welcome.

Block Watch 410-N for the East Toledo Old Heffner School Area meets every 4th Monday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 2075 Kelsey Ave. Residents who live within the boundaries of Starr, the RR tracks (Belt Street), Dearborn and Lemert, Seaman to the I-280 Bridge and any surrounding neighbors/ business owners are also welcome.

Waite High School Alumni from the Class of 1951, meet the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060.

Oregon ET/Oregon Kiwanis Fundraiser to benefit ELIMINATE Project (Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus) MNT, Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m., BW3, Navarre Ave. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of food purchases to the ELIMINATE Project, which kills 60,000 newborns and women each year. Coupons are required and can be obtained at door or through John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Crafters Needed for a Holiday Craft Show at The Gathering Place, 3530 Seaman Rd., Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call Kristine Ellis at 419-691-6313 ext. 115 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to have a registration form emailed to you.

Monthly Senior Book Discussion Group meets at the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Nov. 7, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Group will discuss William Landay’s “Defending Jacob.” A copy of the book is available for extended check-out at the library circulation desk. No registration required. Info: 419-259-5250.

DivorceCare Support Group will meet Mondays through Dec. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church Family Life Center, 212 N. Stadium Rd., Oregon. For info, call the parish office at 419-693-1150 or 419-698-4745.

Theology with Toast meets the 2nd Wed. of every month, 10 a.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S Wynn Rd, Coffee and rolls at 9:30 a.m. Info: Alice 419-698-0405.

FremontFriends of Birchard Public Library Book Sale for members Oct 16 from 5-8 p.m., 423 Croghan St Those who are not members may join that night for $4 for students/seniors, $10 for an individual, $15 for a family. Saturday is $3 Bag Day.

GenoaTail Waggin' Tutors Therapy Dogs visit the Genoa branch Library, 602 West St. the 3rd Wed. of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children may practice their oral reading skills by reading aloud to the dogs. Storytimes for preschool-age children are held Tues. at 11 a.m.; Morning Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Thurs. of the month at 9:30 a.m.; Evening Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7 p.m.; Adult Craft Classes offered the 1st Mon. of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call the library at 419-855-3380 to register.

Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Thurs.3:30-5:30 p.m. and the following Saturday of the same week, 10 a.m. - noon. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. Pantry is located at Christ Community Church, 303 West 4th St. Info: 419-855-8539 or 419-341-0913.

GibsonburgBookworms Book Club will meet the last Thurs. of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Gibsonburg Branch of Birchard Library. The Bookworms will meet for light refreshments and good discussion about a book that members chose at the prior meeting. For info or to reserve a copy of the book, call 419-637-2173.

LindseyVillage of Lindsey Farmers Market will be held the 2nd Saturday of each month through October, 9 a.m.-noon in the Village Park on Main Street. Open to vendors who wish to sell produce, baked goods, plants, crafts, candles, etc. A flea market area will also be available during October. Fee is $5 for unlimited space. For info, call 419-665-2045.

LuckeyFood Pantry open to the public the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m. & the last Thurs. of the month 6-8 p.m., Main St. & Krotzer Ave. Contact local church offices for info.

MillburyCrafters Needed for St. Peter’s Christmas Craft Bazaar to be held Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Millbury Fire Hall. For info, call Sandy at 419-693-5435 or leave a message at the church by calling 419-836-3243.

Downtown Oak Harbor Farmers’ Markets sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the 4th Sat. of each month through October at the Log Cabin Park on North Church Street. Along with fresh produce, vendors are invited to sell quality poultry products, fresh baked goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, plants, fruit, cider, handmade crafts, garden décor, antiques, art, music, jewelry and gourmet food items. For info, call 419-898-0479 or visit www.oakharborohio.net.

United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor has announced that beginning Oct. 6, worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School will start at 9:15 a.m. Call 419-898-8481 for more info.

Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St. open M-Th, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (excluding holidays). Open to Eastwood School District residents. ID & proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.

Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Heartbeat of Toledo BG Pregnancy Center, sponsored by St. Jerome 11450 Knights of Columbus Council Oct. 5, 5:30-8 p.m. at the St. Jerome Parish Hall, 300 Warner St. Cost. Is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling Ron Bosch at 419-836-5598.

Walbridge Centennial Committee meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, in the council chambers.

Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., offers the following programs: Family Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m.; Arts & Crafts for kids of all ages Wed. at 4 p.m.; Adult Fiction Book Discussion Group Mon. at 1 p.m. On Oct. 14, the group will read “Heaven is for Real”; The Mystery Book Club meets Mon. at 6 p.m. On Oct. 18, the group will discuss “The Shadow of Your Smile” by Mary Higgins Clark. Programs are offered free of charge. For info, call 419-666-9900 or visit wcdpl.org.

WoodvilleWoodville Public Library, 101 E. Main St., will offer the following programs: Storytimes, Mondays, 7 p.m., featuring stories and crafts; Lego Club (K-6) meets the 1st Sat. of the month, 10-11 a.m. through Dec. 7; Kidzart (K-6) meets the 1st Sat. of the month, 11-11-45 a.m. through Dec. 7.